Materials Engineer I (Recent Graduate) (1745/LAX053) at National Technical Systems in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

A leader of engineering services to the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries, NTS is seeking an experienced Precision Cleaning/Contamination Control Specialist in the Los Angeles, CA Area. Following specific Standard Operating Procedures, safety policies, and industry specifications, the Precision Cleaning/Contamination Control Specialist provides oversight to assure that the technical targets of the department are met within the framework of established policies and standards. We will consider any of the following experience:

• Passivation, detergent, aqueous, and alkaline cleaning methods


• Developing and certifying new precision cleaning methods


• Cleanroom operations, protocols and practices


• Managing controlled environments with hazardous chemicals for safety and work efficiency


• Materials identification and analysis techniques


• Sampling and evaluation of non-volatile residues and particulates


• Contamination control engineering


• Precision cleaning and clean process development with the aerospace industry

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical leadership for all activities of the department pertaining to precision cleaning of aerospace components including space flight hardware


• Provide support for process improvements and recommend cost-effective process or reliability improvements.


• Act as customer advocate for providing technical support and guidance for customers


• Interpret industry standards and applies to customer-specific part requirements


• Provide technical support in new account development and generation of customer quotations


• Provide training for precision cleaning technicians to maintain the clean processes and cleanroom practices to reduce contamination risk for customer hardware


• Prepare quotations for precision cleaning customer requests


• Performs limited testing and analysis as required


• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education/Skills/Experience:

• Technical Degree (BS or AS) AND experience in either cleanroom chemistry, surface treatment of metals or plating, cleaning materials or metallurgical experience OR 2+ years of experience in a laboratory environment with equipment such as microscopes, pH meters, balances/scales, desiccators, vacuum ovens, gas and liquid filtration systems, particle counters, etc. ORa recent degree in a Materials Science Engineering with lab experience with equipment such as microscopes, pH meters, balances/scales, desiccators, vacuum ovens, gas and liquid filtration systems, particle counters, etc.


• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship (present or future) and able to pass a drug test and DMV and background check


• Computer skills in standard Microsoft Office desktop applications. Experience using Microsoft Dynamic AX a plus


• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving skills


• Strong communication and documentation skills


• Self-motivating, dependable, and responsible person requiring little direct supervision


• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills are a must


• Proven ability to learn at a fast pace with minimal training


• Supervisory experience a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

recruitingteam@nts.com